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PY17 GYF

2017 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,261 mi
Last recorded62,261 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Renault Megane46,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY17 GYF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 62,261 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 55,540 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Significantly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 38,427 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 30,878 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 22,160 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 21,751 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Unable to inspect various underside components due to plastic undershields

Fail 11 Nov 2020 21,751 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Unable to inspect various underside components due to plastic undershields

Pass 22 Jun 2020

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How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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PY17 GYF is a 2017 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 46,009 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PY17 GYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 9 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PY17 GYF registered?

PY17 GYF is a 2017 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is PY17 GYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY17 GYF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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